04-09-2024 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were, Chairperson Matt Beilke, Commissioner Kim Pearson, Commissioner Liz Cheney, and
Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Matt Beilke called the meeting to order at 4:45 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Beilke asked if there were any changes to the April agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion to
approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Beilke asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the March meeting. Commissioner Cheney
made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
Rules and Regs:
Staffing Issues: Chief Gifferson informed the Commission that the three candidates were currently in the background
investigation stage.
Chief Gifferson also discussed the creation of a Police Cadet position that would allow candidates to start employment
without being POST licensed.
Items from the floor:
Union Update:
Adjourn: Chairperson Beilke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cheney to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:55 pm.
The next meeting is Tuesday May13, 2024 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary